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Zincite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
6.50-7.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zincite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Wulfenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Zincite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zincite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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